Krouner, 66, now based in San Diego, was based in Albany after his legal career began in 1973. In 2003, he pleaded guilty to three felonies in Albany County, when he was disbarred.

He pleaded guilty to insurance fraud, grand larceny and fraudulent Workers' Compensation Law practice. Between October 2000 to November 2001, Krouner had reeled in more than $150,000 from his law practice — and worked as an administrative law judge — after claiming a back injury he suffered from falling off a chair made him unable to work.

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As a result of his conviction, he lost his license to practice as well as his position as an administrative hearing officer. At his sentencing, Krouner apologized for his "despicable and unspeakable activity."

In 2011, the Appellate Division's Committee on Professional Standards did not oppose his reinstatement, but the appeals court rejected it. At the time, it questioned his character and general fitness.

On Feb. 6, justices on the Appellate Division made it clear they had not changed their decision.

"Upon review of the submissions and consideration of all the circumstances, we conclude that respondent has not shown by clear and convincing evidence that he possesses the character and general fitness to resume the practice of law," stated the decision by Justices Robert Rose, Elizabeth Garry, Leslie Stein and John Lahtinen. "Accordingly, we deny his current application for reinstatement."